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FIFA World Cup 2026 prize pool hits record USD 871 million; Rises 65% from Qatar 2022

BC Post Staff Source: Bignewsnetwork Jul 12, 2026 Updated Jul 13, 2026 1 min read 11 views

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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 total prize money has reached a record high of USD 871 million, up 65 per cent from the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The financial expansion is driven by the inclusion of 16 additional teams, 40 additional matches, and record commercial revenue that the football governing body is reinvesting into the sport, according to official data. According to

Published: Jul 12, 2026
Updated: Jul 13, 2026
Source: Bignewsnetwork
Category: Entertainment
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